Shamita M. Johnson
Durham, NC 27707
***********@*****.***
Objective
To continue working with and educating young children and their families as an instructional assistant.
Qualifications
I have worked as an Instructional Assistant in an academic setting for 2 years. I also have 10 years experience as a lead
teacher in an early childhood setting.
Education
AAS- Early Childhood Education
Rowan Cabarrus Community College, December 2004
Graduated with honors, 3.8 GPA
Relevant Experience
Little River Elementary School
Literacy Support, K-2
Aug. 2010- Present
Provide remediation and enrichment to students in the area of reading/literacy
First Chronicles Child Development Center
Lead Teacher, Pre-K
Nov. 2009- Present
Creating and executing lesson plans
Overall care and safety of children
School readiness
Communicating with parents and staff, both written and oral
Little River Elementary School
Instructional Assistant, Kindergarten
Aug. 2007- Nov. 2009
Assist classroom teacher in daily educational operations
Clerical duties
Science instruction
Language/literacy groups
Written parent communication
Emailing and computer communications
Substitute in absence of classroom teacher
The Children’s Campus
Lead Teacher, Pre-K
Oct. 2006- Aug. 2007
Creating and executing lesson plans
Overall safety of children
Effective communication with parent
School readiness
ABC Learning Center
Owner/Childcare Provider
Oct. 2004-Sept. 2006
Follow and maintain state and federal guidelines and rules
Create and execute lesson plans
Plan field trips
Overall safety of children
Menu planning
Effective communicating with parents
Clerical duties
Planning graduation
School readiness
Accounting /book keeping
Goody’s Family Clothing
Assistant Manager
Oct. 2000-Jan. 2001
Assist store manager in daily operations
Scheduling
Hiring and terminating employees
Training new employees
Clerical duties
Displays
Effectively communicating with employees and customers
Running the register
Operation Breakthrough Head Start
Lead Teacher
Aug. 1999-Sept. 2000
Creating and executing lesson plans
Supervise assistant teacher
Effective communicating with parents
Planning field trips
Overall safety of children
Clerical duties
Following state and federal guidelines
Special Skills and Honors
Instructional Assistant of the Year
Computer literate
1st Aid and CPR Certified
Some Spanish
5 yrs. Of additional retail experience
References Available Upon Request